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Reference: QCIL/HR/13/003Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (QCIL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, producing anti-retroviral and anti-malarial drugs at Luzira Industrial Park in Uganda. The company is a joint venture between Quality Chemicals Ltd- a local drug distribution company and CIPLA Ltd- a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer from India.QCIL is looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, and committed individual to reinforce its capacity by filling the following vacant position.A) Position: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERReports to the Chief Commercial OfficerThe Main Roles Include:1. To lead the development and implementation of all strategic communications for the company.2. To develop and execute the company’s media strategy across all media including press, broadcast and publications. 3. To be responsible for the development and management of the company website, keeping content up to date, implementing and expanding social media strategies to raise the company’s profile.4. Managing the reputation of the company by leading public relations including customer services, taking the lead on media handling, being proactive, dealing with inquiries and producing media releases.5. Developing links with Government Ministries/bodies and all stakeholders.Qualification and Experience: A Master’s degree in Communications, Public relations or related field with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in Public Relations/Communications. Experience working in the Health sector will be an added advantage.The desired candidate should have exceptional communication and inter-personal skills, ability to work under pressure, manage critical assignments and excellent attention to detail.

B) Position: FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTReports to the Finance ManagerThe Main Roles Include:1. Maintenance of Fixed Assets register & accounting for capex2. Computation & reconciliation of cost of sales3. Ensure proper valuation & reconciliation of stocks4. Preparation of financial statements5. Preparation of production & variance analysis reportsQualification and Experience: Graduate of Commerce or Business Administration with Accounting plus professional qualification of either ACCA or CPA with at least 5 years’ experience in a large organization preferably a manufacturing firm.The desired candidate should be knowledgeable in accounting standards, budgeting, cost accounting, taxation, information systems, leadership management and general appreciation of company systems, policies, procedures and processes.

Application Procedure:

Applicants with the above requirements can post, email or hand deliver their applications, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, contact details for three (3) professional referees and a day-time telephone number to the address below:The Human Resources ManagerQuality Chemical Industries LtdLuzira Industrial ParkP.O. Box 34871KAMPALAE-mail:
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QCIL is an equal opportunity employer and therefore lobbying for any of the above positions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Closing date for applications is 19th April 2013 at 5:00pm. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.